Clarksdale, MS38614

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$43,000
5.0% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$36,300
14.3% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
103
25.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
-5.5%
Median Rent
$800
N/A
1-Bed Rent
$640
N/A
2-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
3-Bed Rent
$850
N/A

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Property Listings — Clarksdale, MS

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Clarksdale, MS is 103. This is a increase of 25.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 18.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$130,000-18.0%
Listing Count
44-16.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.4%-16.0%
Days on Market
10325.0%
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Demographics — Clarksdale, MS

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Clarksdale, MS has a population of 16,400, which has decreased by -10.8% over the past 5 years. Clarksdale, MS is a popular place for families, as children make up 27.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 19.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.9% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
16,400-10.8%
% Under 18
27.6%1.1%
% Seniors
16.1%6.6%
% WFH
10.9%541.2%
% w/ College Degree
19.2%-1.5%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Clarksdale, MS is a predominantly black area, with 76.9% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 1.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Clarksdale, MS is white, making up 17.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.6% of the population in Clarksdale, MS, and this percentage has increased by 220.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
17.7%-15.3%
% Black
76.9%-1.0%
% Hispanic
2.6%2,500.0%
% Asian
0.3%-50.0%
% Foreign Born
1.6%220.0%
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Mortgage and Risk — Clarksdale, MS

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 97 mortgage originations in Clarksdale, MS, of which 67.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 74.0%, with 32.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Clarksdale, MS. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
97
% Conventional Loans
67.0%
% Government Loans
33.0%
% Investor Loans
0.0%
% Second Loans
5.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
6.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Clarksdale, MS

Clarksdale, MS lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
1,333
Total Units Section 8
1,037
% Rentals under Section 8
N/A
% Occupied Section 8
86.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 Bedroom$230$640$870
2 BedroomN/AN/A$980
3 Bedroom$520$850$1,370
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,600

Affordability — Clarksdale, MS

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio1.7
Median Home Price$43,000
Median Household Income$36,300

Clarksdale, MS — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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